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Secondary 3 Subject
Combinations for 20226 Feb 2021
Ms Orry Zhang (Upper Sec YH)
Promotion Criteria
Course and Level Promotion Criteria
Secondary 2 Express Pass in EL and a pass percentage in
the average of all subjects
Secondary 2
Normal(Academic)
Grade 5 or better in
a)EL and 2 other subjects or
b)4 subjects
Secondary 2
Normal(Technical)
Grade D or better in 2 subjects, one
of which should be EL or Math
Lateral Transfers to a More
Academically Demanding Course
Course and Level Requirements
Sec 2 Normal(Academic) to
Sec 3 Express
Minimum of 70% in the overall
percentage of all subjects
combined*
Sec 2 Normal(Technical) to
Sec 2 Normal(Academic)
Minimum of 70% in the overall
percentage of all subjects
combined*
*and deemed suitable by the school
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 TotalWeighted
Assessment (Class
Test/Assignment)
Weighted
Assessment
(Common Test)
Weighted
Assessment
(Common Test)
End-of-Year
Examination
Weighting 10% 15% 15% 60% 100%
Not applicable to coursework subjects
Subject Combinations
Allocation of Secondary Three Subject Combinations is
based on the following:
1. Merit
2. Student’s choice
3. Vacancy
Students are advised to choose their Secondary Three
Subject Combinations based on their:
interests, strengths, abilities and future plans.
Secondary 3 Subjects in 2022
Subjects Offered for Sec 3 Express in 2022
8 Subjects 7 Subjects
1st English Language English Language
2nd Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language
3rd Mathematics Mathematics
4th Hum (Social Studies, Geography) / Hum (Social Studies, History) /Hum (Social Studies, Literature)
Hum (Social Studies, Geography) / Hum (Social Studies, History) /Hum (Social Studies, Literature)
5th Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics / Computing / Principles of Accounts
6th Chemistry Science (Physics, Chemistry) /Science (Chemistry, Biology)
7th Biology / Geography / History / Literature / Computing / Principles of Accounts
Geography / History / Literature / Exercise & Sports Science / Art / Food & Nutrition / Design & Technology
8th Physics / Biology
Subjects offered are subject to class vacancies & changes
Subjects Offered for Sec 3 Normal(Academic) in 2022
7 Subjects 6 Subjects
1st English Language English Language
2nd Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language
3rd Mathematics Mathematics
4th Hum (Social Studies, Geography) / Hum (Social Studies, History)
Hum (Social Studies, Geography) / Hum (Social Studies, History)
5th Science (Physics, Chemistry) /Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry) /Science (Chemistry, Biology)
6th Literature / Principles of Accounts /Food & Nutrition / Design & Technology / Art (O-Level) / Exercise and Sports Science (O-Level) /
Literature / Principles of Accounts /Food & Nutrition / Design & Technology / Art (O-Level) / Exercise and Sports Science (O-Level) /
7th Additional Mathematics
Subjects offered are subject to class vacancies & changes
Secondary 3 Normal(Technical) Subject Combinations for 2022
1st English Language
2nd Mother Tongue
3rd Mathematics
4th Science
5th Computer Applications
6th Elements of Business Skills /Art /Design and Technology
Subjects offered are subject to class vacancies & changes
Subject Prerequisites
Secondary 3 Express
Subjects/Category Prerequisites
Category 1
(8 Subjects)
Demonstrates ability to cope based on Overall
Average score
Pure Chemistry &
Pure Physics
At least an overall percentage of 65 for Science
Pure Biology At least an overall percentage of 65 for Science
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain
an overall percentage of 60 in EL
Science (Biology) Students are strongly encouraged to obtain
an overall percentage of 60 in EL
Secondary 3 Express
Subjects/Category Prerequisites
Additional
Mathematics
At least an overall percentage of 65 for
Mathematics
Computing At least an overall percentage of 50 for
Mathematics
Principles of
Accounts
At least an overall percentage of 50 for English
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain an
overall percentage of 50 in Mathematics
Secondary 3 Express
Subjects Prerequisites
Pure Literature /
Humanities (Literature)
At least an overall percentage of
60 for English Literature
Pure History At least an overall percentage of
50 for History
Pure Geography At least an overall percentage of
50 for Geography
*For Humanities [Component 1- Social Studies & Component 2- Hist/Geog/Lit]
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain a pass in the Component 2
subject (History/Geog/Lit) that they choose.
Secondary 3 Express
Subjects/Category Prerequisites
Exercise and Sports
Science
For students in sports CCA
At least a bronze award in NAPFA and a pass in
the skills test during PE lessons
Students in non-sports CCA
At least a silver award in NAPFA and a pass in
the skills test conducted during PE lessons
Art At least an overall percentage of 60 for Art or a
pass in Art aptitude test
Secondary 3 Normal(Academic)
Subjects Prerequisites
Additional
Mathematics
At least an overall percentage of 65 for
Mathematics
Principles of
Accounts
At least an overall percentage of 50 for
English Students are strongly
encouraged to obtain an overall
percentage of 50 in Mathematics
Pure Literature At least an overall percentage of 60 for
English Literature
Science (Biology) Students are strongly encouraged to
obtain an overall percentage of 60 in EL
Secondary 3 Normal(Academic)
Subjects Prerequisites
Exercise and Sports
Science
(GCE O-Level)
For students in sports CCA
At least a bronze award in NAPFA and a pass
in the skills test during PE lessons
Students in non-sports CCA
At least a silver award in NAPFA and a pass in
the skills test conducted during PE lessons
At least an overall percentage of 50 for English
Art (GCE O-Level) At least an overall percentage of 60 for Art or a
pass in Art aptitude test
Secondary 3 Normal(Technical)
Subjects Prerequisites
Art At least an overall percentage of 60 for
Art or a pass in Art aptitude test
Frequently Asked Questions
Administrative FAQsWill a subject be offered if there are very few students
choosing it?
We need a minimum of 20 students to start a class for a
subject.
Please consider your 2nd option carefully. You will be offered
your 2nd or subsequent options if your 1st option is not
available.
If my results do not meet the prerequisites for a
particular subject, can I still choose it?
No, we will not be able to allocate that subject to you as the
prerequisites need to be met.
Administrative FAQs
Why is Chemistry offered as either a Pure/Combined
Science in every combination?
Can I change my subject combination once it is
allocated to me?
No, this is because timetabling will need to be done in time.
JC-Related FAQsWhat are H1/H2/H3 subjects in JC?
They are 3 levels of study. H1 is half of H2 in breadth but
similar to H2 in depth. H2 is equivalent to the previous A-
Level subjects. H3 builds on H2 in knowledge and skills, and provides opportunity for in-depth study equivalent to
‘Special’ paper previously.
JC students are required to take 3 H2 and 1 H1 content-
based subjects / 4 H2 subjects, at least one of which must
be a contrasting subject outside their area of
specialisation.
All JC students are required to take General Paper, Mother Tongue and Project Work at H1 levels.
H2 H1
Math Chemistry Biology Economics General
Paper
Project
Work
Mother
Tongue
H2 H1 H1
Math Chemistry Physics Geography General
Paper
Project
Work
Mother
Tongue
H2 H1
Math Economics Literature Geography General
Paper
Project
Work
Mother
Tongue
H2 H1 H1
Economics Geography History Math General
Paper
Project
Work
Mother
Tongue
Science Course
Arts Course
Examples of 4 H2 and 3H2/1H1 Combinations
JC-Related FAQs
If I take Combined Science, will I be at a
disadvantage if I want to do H2 Science in JC?
Some JCs allow students to take H2 Science if they have scored distinctions
in the Combined Science with the two relevant Science disciplines
JC-Related FAQs
What are possible advantages of offering Triple Pure
Sciences (Chem, Phy and Bio) and Double Math
(E and A Math) at 3 Express?
What are possible advantages of offering Double
Sciences (Chem and Phy/Bio), Double Humanities
(1 Pure Humans and SS Hist/Geog/Lit) and Double
Math (E and A Math) at 3 Express?
JC-Related FAQs Is Additional Mathematics needed for JC?
From some JCs’ websites:
Polytechnic-Related FAQs
Is Additional Mathematics needed for Poly?
From all poly courses:
Polytechnic-Related FAQsWhat are the kind of modules I would do for a Polytechnic course?
Example: Ngee Ann Poly Business Studies
Further details for all poly courses can be found at the respective poly websites
Important Dates
S/N Item Date
1 Letter to Parents via PG 10 Sep 2021
2 Submission of Pre-Subject
Combination Exercise Details (name, email add & contact no. of parents)
24 Sep 2021
3 Subject Combination Exercise 18 - 29 Oct 2021(online submission)
4 Release of Results via PG 8 Nov 2021
5 Appeal Period (online) 8 – 12 Nov 2021
6 Final Appeal Results via PG 19 Nov 2021
If you have any further questions or concerns
Please ask them through your child’s/ward’s Form
Teachers, or
Email Ms Orry Zhang / Mr Choy Chee Ping at:
YH/HOD Email Address
Ms Orry Zhang [email protected]
Mr Choy Chee Ping [email protected]
